Category Events
What to do in Salem from Sept. 4-10: Mysterious radio broadcast, open skate, plant sale
Events in Salem over the next week include a secretive call to participate in a live radio broadcast downtown Friday evening and a major fundraiser for Center 50+ at Riverfront Park.
What’s showing at Salem galleries, museums in September
New exhibitions in Salem this month include a world-class collection of African American art, paintings with vibrant color and texture and a celebration of local wineries. There will also be a chance to see work by over 200 artists at this year’s Salem Art Fair & Festival.
Pentacle announces 2026 lineup, releases season tickets
Pentacle Theatre’s upcoming season will bring twists and turns, laughs and romance to the Salem stage, with a lineup that includes ”Catch Me if You Can,” “Rumors” and “Something Rotten!”
PHOTOS: Punx in the Park bigger than ever in first year at Riverfront
Punx in the Park drew over 1,000 youth out for a combination music festival and resource fair Sunday.
Punx in the Park returns, bringing more resources to a new location
Salem’s home-grown punk rock music festival that helps connect youth with needed resources will be at Riverfront Park on Sunday, Aug. 31. It features a lineup voted on by local youth and access to free food and clothes.
What to do in Salem from Aug. 28-Sept. 3: Punx in the Park, veteran resource fair
Free haircuts and clothes for the start of the school year, a unique garage sale and 50th anniversary screenings of Jaws are among the Salem events coming up.
Paradise of Samoa brings back luau, cultural fair Aug. 30
A Polynesian heritage group is hosting its 14th Annual Luau and Fair from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Keizer Rapids Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, for the first time since the Covid pandemic.
PHOTOS: Barnyard buddies, thrill rides, heat kick off Oregon State Fair
The Oregon State Fair kicked off Friday for a weekend of hot temperatures, and a day full of thrill rides, games, art and fun. It runs through Sept. 1.
What to do in Salem from Aug. 21-27: Oregon State Fair, Retro Fest, zucchini races
Events in Salem this week include zucchini racing at Willamette University, a lineup of retro cover bands in Riverfront Park and the start of this year’s Oregon State Fair.